The Evolution of the Tennis Ball: From White to Yellow
The modern tennis ball has an interesting history! Initially, tennis balls were made from flannel to prevent degradation, and they were either white or black. The shift to the iconic yellow ball happened in 1967 when the BBC wanted to broadcast Wimbledon in color. White balls were hard to see on screen, prompting the International Tennis Federation to develop a more visible optic yellow ball, which became the standard. This change was largely driven by the desire to enhance viewer experience during televised matches.
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